VIGILANT Hluhluwe SAPS intercepted a Nissan Navara double cab bakkie a few hours after it was reported stolen in Durban on Monday.

The bakkie was spotted travelling on the R22 towards Mbazwana, but when the driver realised police were flagging him down, he sped up.

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KZN SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Thenjiswa Ngcobo said the police gave chase and a multidisciplinary operation was conducted by uMkhanyakude District members.

“Mbazwana police also joined the chase, while Manguzi SAPS were mobilised as the vehicle continued driving towards their policing area. The vehicle was eventually cornered in Phelandaba, Manguzi. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, disappearing into thick bushes,” said Ngcobo.

She said, during the vehicle search a cloned ignition key was found. A manhunt for the suspect is still under way.

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